Not Like In The Movies: Filmmaking as a Spiritual Practice
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Filmmaking as a Spiritual Practice
What it means to me, by way of example
Jun 12, 2025
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It's My Birthday This Week!
Here's a gift from you to me 🎁
Dec 22, 2025
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The Way Life Felt This Year
On lining up my insides with my outsides
Dec 15, 2025
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New Play Workshop Exploring the Untold Stories of Jewish Female Prophets
Also! Short Film School Open For Enrollment and a December Sale for Subscribers
Nov 20, 2025
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How To Take a Good Red Carpet Photo
Plus *three* screenings of YOUNG HOT DIVORCÉE this weekend!
Nov 4, 2025
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From Self-Doubt to Delight
Jun 3, 2024
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Do Films Have Souls?
Jul 8, 2024
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Is it Cringe to Want to Win an Oscar?
Mar 10, 2025
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On letting things take the time that they take
Jun 30, 2025
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“What If They Hate It?” and Other Artist Nightmares
What happened when I shared YOUNG HOT DIVORCÉE with the women who inspired the film.
Oct 29, 2025
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Let’s Make a Movie Together (Sort Of) 🎬
Plus upcoming CHICAGO and YONKERS screenings in November !
Oct 21, 2025
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What it *Actually* Feels Like to Win an Acting Award
All the juicy details that don't make it onto social media
Oct 13, 2025
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Not Like In The Movies: Filmmaking as a Spiritual Practice
Heartfelt reflections of the process of making independent film.
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